Planning to start a mango farm or raising mango trees for business is not only capital intensive but also labor intensive. It
requires a specialized knowledge on the needs of a particular variety of
mango.
Factors such as mango variety, climate, and soil are only a few things to consider in raising mango trees.
News From Wikipedia:
The Mango is a fleshy stone fruit belonging to the genus Mangifera, consisting of numerous tropical fruiting trees,
that are cultivated mostly for edible fruits. The majority of these
species are found in nature as wild mangoes. They all belong in the flowering plant family Anacardiaceae. The mango is native to South Asia, from where it has been distributed worldwide to become one of the most cultivated fruits in the tropics. The highest concentration of Mangifera genus is situated in western part of Malesia (Sumatra, Java and Borneo) and in Burma and India. While other Mangifera species (e.g. horse mango, M. foetida) are also grown on a more localized basis, Mangifera indica – the 'common mango' or 'Indian mango' – is the only mango tree commonly cultivated in many tropical and subtropical regions. It is originated in India and Burma. It is the national fruit of India and the Philippines and the national tree of Bangladesh. In several cultures, its fruit and leaves are ritually used as floral decorations at weddings, public celebrations and religious ceremonies.(From Wikipedia)
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গন্ধে আম অতুলনীয়। তাই আমকে ‘ফলের রাজা’ বলা হয়। আমের অনেকগুলো জনপ্রিয় জাত আছে। তার মধ্যে অন্যতম জাত আম্রপালি। জনমত জরিপে দেখা গেছে, আমের সবগুলো জাতের মধ্যে আম্রপালির চাহিদা সবার উপরে। আম্রপালির স্বাদ, গন্ধ, পুষ্টিমান উৎকৃষ্টমানের এবং রঙ ও আকার খুবই আকর্ষণীয়। মাঝারি আকৃতির
গাছ এবং প্রতিবছর নিয়মিত ফল দেয় বিধায় কৃষক পর্যায়ে এ জাতটির চাহিদা সবার শীর্ষে। বিদেশ থেকে জাতটি সংগ্রহ করে আমাদের দেশের জলবায়ুতে চাষ উপযোগিতা যাচাইয়ের পর চাষের জন্য ১৯৯৬ সনে অনুমোদন করা হয়। বাংলাদেশের সর্বত্রই জাতটি চাষের জন্য উপযোগী। কৃষি গবেষণা কর্তৃক প্রবর্তিত জাতটির নাম বারি আম-৩ (আম্রপালি)। বাংলাদেশের আম জগতে আম্রপালি একটি গুরুত্বপূর্ণ প্রবর্তন। (সুত্র: আম চাষ
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Raising Mango Trees for Business
One of the most important things to consider in raising mango trees
for business is the suitability of the climate, the soil and the
irrigation in the proposed site of plantation. Although mangoes can
potentially grow in varied kinds of soil, it is preferable to plant them
in light well-drained soils with low fertility. A chemical analysis of
the soil is preferred before actual planting to correct any nutrition
deficiency in the soil. Mango growers should also consider planting
windbreakers at boundaries before actually planting the trees themselves
to protect the tree from wind. Mango trees prefer frost-free climate
with a cool dry winter. Mango tree growers must also plan for irrigation
and drainage to prevent soil erosion. About 6 million liters (ML) per
year per hectare of mango tree is needed. Drain water in grassed areas.
There are many varieties of mangoes to choose from. Choose the
appropriate mango variety that is best suited to your region and climate
as well as your targeted market. Before planting mangoes, it is
important to have sufficient land area to plant your trees. The actual
spacing between trees is still debated. It would depend on the variety
of the mango tree planted. However, bear in mind that in spacing trees,
there must be enough area for spraying machinery and harvesting aids. It
has been recommended to plant only around 200 to 350 trees per hectare.
Plant mango tree rows from north to south to maximize sun exposure.
Mango growers can choose from grafted plants and seedlings. Their
choice would depend on the mango variety they choose as well as their
desire for early harvest. Grafted trees may produce in its third year
but only reaches its peak in its sixth to eighth year whereas seedlings
take longer time to grow.
In planting mango trees, be sure to dig holes big enough for the root to settle comfortably. Potted trees can also be planted without disturbing the root system. Aim for a mango tree with eight main supporting limbs with a height of around three to four meters. Proper pruning of the mango tree should also be observed. Only a small amount of fertilizer is needed for young trees but they should be applied often. A proper fertilizing plan must be organized after taking a soil and leaf analysis. In harvesting mangoes, one can either harvest by picking mangoes with stems attached and remove the stems (desap) later in your shed or use harvesting aids and desap in the field.
In planting mango trees, be sure to dig holes big enough for the root to settle comfortably. Potted trees can also be planted without disturbing the root system. Aim for a mango tree with eight main supporting limbs with a height of around three to four meters. Proper pruning of the mango tree should also be observed. Only a small amount of fertilizer is needed for young trees but they should be applied often. A proper fertilizing plan must be organized after taking a soil and leaf analysis. In harvesting mangoes, one can either harvest by picking mangoes with stems attached and remove the stems (desap) later in your shed or use harvesting aids and desap in the field.
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